President Donald Trump is poised to introduce a "comprehensive" strategy aimed at tackling violent crime and safeguarding free speech, as revealed by White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles during an interview with Salem Radio Network host Scott Jennings.
This announcement follows the tragic assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk, who was killed by a lone gunman at a "Prove Me Wrong" event held at Utah Valley University.
According to the Daily Caller, Wiles disclosed that the administration had already begun formulating a plan in response to the stabbing death of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.
"We were actually already working, spurred as much by that Ukrainian woman, who was killed on the train, as by Charlies tragic passing, on a more comprehensive plan on violence in America, the importance of free speech and civil speech, the ways that you can address these, these, they can all be called hate groups that may agree with this kind of behavior," Wiles stated.
She further emphasized the President's commitment to addressing the issue, noting, "So in the coming days, the President will be telling the American people about what we plan to do. It will not be easy. Theres layer upon layer upon layer as some of this hate-filled rhetoric is multi-generational, but youve gotta start somewhere, and the president is committed to doing that."
In a move to honor Kirk's legacy, President Trump announced the posthumous awarding of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Kirk, following his directive to lower flags to half-staff until September 14.
Despite the outrage surrounding Kirk's assassination, Wiles assured that the forthcoming measures would not infringe upon free speech rights. "I dont expect a 9/11-type response," she remarked. "I think it is as much in hearts and minds as it is in public safety. We believe in the First Amendment in this country, period, full stop."
The administration's resolve to combat crime has already yielded significant results in the District of Columbia. Following President Trump's August 11 order to assume control of the Metropolitan Police Department, the district experienced a notable decline in criminal activities.
Carjackings plummeted by 96%, robberies decreased by 68%, and homicides saw a 67% reduction compared to the same period in 2024. Since the initiation of this crackdown, authorities have made 2,130 arrests and confiscated 225 firearms, as reported by Attorney General Pam Bondi in a recent post on X.
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